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Trump administration pushes for food assistance card upgrade to fight fraud

Oct 26, 2026 · Juliana Kim

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Trump administration pushes for food assistance card upgrade to fight fraud
A SNAP recipient checks her balance left after purchasing food supplies with a California EBT card in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2025.
A SNAP recipient checks her balance left after purchasing food supplies with a California EBT card in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2025.

The proposed rule is a major step forward in addressing a form of fraud that has robbed SNAP recipients of millions.

(Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)

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